MCA Releases White Paper on Deflection for Metal Composite Material Cladding
CHICAGO — The Metal Construction Association (MCA) has published a new white paper, “Allowable Deflection for MCM Cladding – Why L/60?”
This paper details the benefits and limitations of Metal Composite Material (MCM) in regard to deflection. MCM is known for the ability to deflect and return to the original orientation once the loading is removed. Even so, the MCM manufacturer should test for the point at which the panel yields and there is permanent deformation.